World's Strongest Martial Warrior

0"Li Tianyuan, we're both well aware of the current predicament. Since neither of us is willing to make the first move, why not consider an alliance?" Xue Jiuming proposed, his gaze fixed on Li Tianyuan, who was ascending into the sky with deliberate slowness. Without further ado, he dismissed the presence of the Cold Wind Immortal Sect and addressed Li Tianyuan directly.    

    

"Oh?" Li Tianyuan arched an eyebrow. "And what happens after we join forces?"    

    

"With a single goal in mind for our visit, the outcome is clear—a fair competition," Xue Jiuming replied with a cool detachment.    

    

"Xue Jiuming, your Danilo Lujan Sect ranks among the ten great immortal sects of the Immortal Breaking Universe. I'm surprised at your underhanded tactics!" The quasi-great immortal cultivator from the Cold Wind Immortal Sect glared at Xue Jiuming, his face pallid with anger. "Do you really think the Cold Wind Immortal Sect can be so easily intimidated?"    

    

"Honestly, without the Ice River Old Devil's intervention, your sect would be as insignificant as ants to me," Xue Jiuming retorted with a scornful look before turning his attention back to Li Tianyuan. "What's your take on this, Li Tianyuan? Any further hesitation serves neither of our interests."    

    

"Master, it seems Danilo Lujan is intent on forming an alliance with the Nine Li Immortal Sect to target the Cold Wind Immortal Sect. I fear for their safety," Xue Qiansha remarked, his expression darkening at the unfolding events.    

    

Despite the Cold Wind Immortal Sect enlisting the aid of Old Monster Bing He, a formidable Great Cheng cultivator, their defenses would crumble if Xue Jiuming and Li Tianyuan combined their might.    

    

"Let's keep watching. Even if they band together against the Winter Wind Immortal Sect, it's highly unlikely they'll relinquish the Tribulation Transformation Pill. A fierce conflict is inevitable," Peter Parker observed, his eyes narrowing. "Besides... I have a hunch that the situation may not play out as you anticipate."    

    

Xue Qiansha looked at him, taken aback. "Master, are you suggesting that Li Tianyuan might not agree to collaborate with Xue Jiuming?"    

    

"Didn't you notice that Blood Jiuming openly proposed a partnership with Li Tianyuan? And yet, the members of the Windy Wind Immortal Sect, including Old Monster Bing He, remained utterly unfazed?"    

    

A sharp glint crossed Peter Parker's eyes as he spoke.    

    

Xue Qiansha felt a jolt of surprise upon hearing Peter's observation.    

    

It was indeed strange that the Cold Wind Immortal Sect showed no concern in the face of the combined forces of Danilo Lujan and the Nine Li Immortal Sect.    

    

This suggested that...    

    

The Cold Wind Immortal Sect must have other contingencies in place, not just relying on Old Monster Ice River.    

    

Meanwhile, Peter Parker and the Old Monster were engaged in a hushed conversation.    

    

Xue Jiuming, noticing that Li Tianyuan had been silent this whole time, furrowed his brow. "Li Tianyuan, what's the meaning of this silence?"    

    

"There's no need for further discussion, Xue Jiuming. Fellow Daoist Li from the Jiuli Immortal Sect will not be allying with you," came the icy voice of Old Monster Ice River, cutting through the air beside Xue Jiuming.    

    

Taken aback, Xue Jiuming glanced at the composed faces of Old Monster Bing He and the others, then at Li Heaven Abyss, and a sense of foreboding washed over him.    

    

"Do you really think you're the only one capable of forming an alliance with the Nine Li Immortal Sect?" taunted a Quasi-Great Cheng cultivator from the Winter Wind Immortal Sect. "The Winter Wind Immortal Sect wouldn't dare bid for the Tribulation Transformation Pill without being fully prepared. We secured a partnership with the Jiuli Immortal Sect before even leaving Azure Yuan State City."    

    

"Li Heaven Abyss, you... you..." Xue Jiuming's face twisted with rage.    

    

He had never imagined that the Coldwind Immortal Sect had already forged an alliance with the Nine Li Immortal Sect, effectively persuading them to withdraw from the competition for the Tribulation Transformation Pill.    

    

With a smile, Li Tianyuan said, "I'm sorry, Xue Jiuming. The Winter Wind Immortal Sect offered terms that my Nine Li Immortal Sect simply couldn't refuse, so my apologies are all I can offer you."    

    

"Retreat!"    

    

Upon hearing Li Heaven Abyss's command, Xue Jiuming felt a sinking feeling in his heart. With the Wind-Wind Immortal Sect allied with the Nine Li Immortal Sect, they stood no chance against Old Monster Ice River and Li Heaven Abyss, both formidable Great Celestial Realm cultivators. A single misstep could mean death for all of them today. Without a moment's hesitation, Xue Jiuming fled alongside Xue Wushang and their companions.    

    

"Kill!"    

    

Leading the charge for the Door of Frigid Wind, Old Monster Bing He aggressively pursued Xue Jiuming. Li Tianyuan, too, wasted no time in joining the fray. The Windy Wind Immortal Sect's forces, bolstered by Li Xiao from the Nine Li Immortal Sect, launched a fierce assault on Xue Wushang and the others from the Danilo Lujan Sect. Despite their formidable abilities, Xue Wushang and his two companions were outnumbered and outmatched by the combined might of the Cold Wind Immortal Sect and the Nine Li Immortal Sect.    

    

In mere moments, the trio was overwhelmed and severely wounded by the relentless onslaught, their defeat imminent.    

    

Meanwhile, Xue Jiuming was locked in a desperate struggle against two adversaries. The combined power of the two Ascended Realm cultivators left him battered and pale, his situation dire. Realizing the futility of his efforts, Xue Jiuming summoned the full might of the Danilo Lujan Sect's ultimate Blood Dao Secret Art.    

    

"Netherheaven Blood Explosion Art!" he bellowed. A surge of monstrous blood energy erupted from him, forming a crimson river that repelled Old Monster Bing He and Li Tianyuan.    

    

In the blink of an eye, Xue Jiuming reappeared beside Xue Wushang. Together, they vanished, leaving behind a chilling and resolute declaration that echoed across the heavens and earth, "Cold Wind Immortal Sect, I, Xue Jiuming, will not forget this day."    

    

Alas, the two remaining cultivators of the Danilo Lujan Sect were not as fortunate. Already gravely injured, how could they possibly stand against the seasoned warriors of the Cold Wind Immortal Sect and the Nine Li Immortal Sect?    

    

They were quickly overwhelmed and eliminated by the encircling crowd.    

    

"He actually let that guy get away."    

    

Old Monster Bing He's brow furrowed slightly as he observed Xue Jiuming, who had vanished without a trace.    

    

"The tactics of the Danilo Lujan Cult are always bizarre and unpredictable. As a cultivator from Great Cheng, if Xue Jiuming were to fight to the death, I fear it would cost us dearly to capture him alive," Li Tian remarked in a subdued tone.    

    

Old Monster Bing He shook his head, offering a respectful fist-and-palm salute to Li Tianyuan. "Regardless, I owe you my thanks for your assistance, Fellow Daoist Li."    

    

Li Heaven Abyss returned the smile faintly and replied, "There's no need for formalities. To take payment and avert calamity for others is all in a day's work. The only thing I ask is for the Wind-Wind Immortal Sect to overlook my earlier conditions."    

    

"Fellow Daoist Li, you have my word. Though I am not of the Cold Wind Immortal Sect, I have the authority to make this promise on their behalf," assured Old Monster Bing He.    

    

He then addressed the Wind-Wind Immortal Sect's group, "Let's depart. I shall ensure your safe return to the Wind-Wind Immortal Sect."    

    

With that, the group expressed their gratitude to Li Heaven Abyss and his companions before swiftly disappearing into the forest.    

    

Once Old Monster Bing He and the others had left, Li Tian Yuan's gaze stealthily swept over a particular spot behind him. Shortly thereafter, he led Li Xiao and their group, fading from the world as if they had never been there.